# Boing Boing on The No Agenda Show Boing Boing comes up in 19 chapters across 19 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2008 to July 2024. - **Chapters:** 19 - **Episodes:** 19 - **Discussed:** May 2008 – July 2024 - **Related topics:** [Wouter Bos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wouter-bos.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [Abn Amro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abn-amro.md), [Airport Security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), [Bank Bailout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-bailout.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [Bill Gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md), [Blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md) ## Chapters 1–19 of 19 ### Biden Family Exit Negotiations, Wall Street Donors and Financial Packages - **Episode:** [1676: Douche Mobile](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-11 - **Time:** 9:02–10:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1676-douche-mobile/chapter/biden-family-exit-negotiations-wall-street-donors-and-financial-packages.md Prominent financiers including Larry Fink of BlackRock and John Gray of Blackstone are reportedly discussing "elegant ways" for President Biden to step aside. Speculation suggests the Biden family is negotiating a "golden parachute" or exit package, potentially involving the Bo Biden Foundation and significant financial settlements. Keywords: [larry fink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/larry-fink.md), [blackrock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackrock.md), [blackstone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackstone.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), exit package, bo biden foundation, [wall street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street.md) ### IMF Central Bank Digital Currencies, Programmable Money - **Episode:** [1496: Deport Greta](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1496-deport-greta.md) - **Published:** 2022-10-20 - **Time:** 16:50–23:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1496-deport-greta/chapter/imf-central-bank-digital-currencies-programmable-money.md Bo Lee, Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, describes the potential for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) to feature "programmability" for targeted policy functions. This technology would allow governments to control exactly how money is spent, such as limiting welfare payments to food or specific services. While some view this as a tool for financial inclusion, others warn it mirrors the Chinese social credit system and threatens individual financial freedom. Keywords: [imf](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imf.md), [cbdc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cbdc.md), bo lee, programmable money, [social credit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-credit.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [digital currency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-currency.md) ### Jeni Neutron, MIT and Epstein Money - **Episode:** [1346: Maxinated](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1346-maxinated.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-14 - **Time:** 2:29:11–2:33:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1346-maxinated/chapter/jeni-neutron-mit-and-epstein-money.md Longtime tech reporter Jeni Neutron (formerly Jeni Jardin) has published a series of tweets accusing prominent figures at MIT and Harvard of laundering money for Jeffrey Epstein. The discussion covers the "billionaire dinners" organized by literary agent John Brockman and the social circles where Epstein allegedly recruited influential allies. Keywords: jeni neutron, [boing boing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boing-boing.md), [mit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mit.md), [john brockman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-brockman.md), [jeffrey epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeffrey-epstein.md), [money laundering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/money-laundering.md) ### Zachariah Chubb, Paternity Test Results - **Episode:** [1282: Media Decomposition](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1282-media-decomposition.md) - **Published:** 2020-10-01 - **Time:** 1:59:33–2:02:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1282-media-decomposition/chapter/zachariah-chubb-paternity-test-results.md Zachariah Chubb from Kansas donated the remaining funds from his legal retainer after a paternity test confirmed he is a father. He requested "Bo Jiden" and "goat karma" jingles to celebrate the news and his long drives to visit his child. Keywords: zachariah chubb, [kansas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kansas.md), paternity test, bo jiden, [goat karma](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goat-karma.md) ### Sir Burgess of the Ozarks, Media Deconstruction - **Episode:** [1041: Hairy Mary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1041-hairy-mary.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-11 - **Time:** 1:24:53–1:29:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1041-hairy-mary/chapter/sir-burgess-of-the-ozarks-media-deconstruction.md Bo Brown, now Sir Burgess of the Ozarks, describes his transition from a mainstream media consumer to a dedicated No Agenda listener. He notes that while he was initially appalled by the "crackpot" nature of the show, he eventually found the deconstruction essential for his "mental hygiene." Keywords: bo brown, [missouri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/missouri.md), [m5m](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/m5m.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [mental hygiene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-hygiene.md) ### Executive Producer Donations, Bo Bergdahl Story - **Episode:** [711: Facebook Thuggin'](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/711-facebook-thuggin.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-09 - **Time:** 58:12–1:00:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/711-facebook-thuggin/chapter/executive-producer-donations-bo-bergdahl-story.md A $500 donation from a "Black Knight" in Vermont leads to a discussion about the show's early coverage of the Bo Bergdahl story. The donor also requests "baby karma" as he and his wife prepare for their first child, prompting a humorous exchange about parenting. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [bo bergdahl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bo-bergdahl.md), [us army](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/us-army.md), [vermont](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vermont.md), [executive producer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producer.md) ### Ted Cruz, Susan Rice, Goldman Sachs Connection - **Episode:** [707: Bandwich](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/707-bandwich.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-26 - **Time:** 3:24–4:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/707-bandwich/chapter/ted-cruz-susan-rice-goldman-sachs-connection.md Heidi Cruz, wife of Senator Ted Cruz, is identified as a regional manager for Goldman Sachs who previously worked directly for Susan Rice. This connection is highlighted as part of an "incestuous" relationship between high-level government officials and the banking industry. The discussion follows a critique of Susan Rice's past praise for Bo Bergdahl. Keywords: [ted cruz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ted-cruz.md), [susan rice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/susan-rice.md), [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [heidi cruz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/heidi-cruz.md), [bo bergdahl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bo-bergdahl.md) ### Hostage Ransom Policy, Bo Bergdahl and Bill Gates - **Episode:** [674: Non-linear War](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/674-non-linear-war.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-30 - **Time:** 1:58:52–2:03:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/674-non-linear-war/chapter/hostage-ransom-policy-bo-bergdahl-and-bill-gates.md A discussion on U.S. hostage policy examines the refusal to pay ransoms to terrorist groups like ISIL. The segment contrasts the official ban on ransoms with the "gray area" of paying for information and poses a hypothetical question about the government's response if Bill Gates were kidnapped. Keywords: [ransom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ransom.md), [hostages](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hostages.md), [bo bergdahl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bo-bergdahl.md), [james foley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-foley.md), [bill gates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-gates.md) ### Lada Vesta Sport, 500 Horsepower Russian Car - **Episode:** [656: Gap Focused Thinking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/656-gap-focused-thinking.md) - **Published:** 2014-09-28 - **Time:** 3:09:01–3:12:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/656-gap-focused-thinking/chapter/lada-vesta-sport-500-horsepower-russian-car.md AvtoVAZ president Bo Anderson announced that a sport version of the Lada Vesta, featuring 500 horsepower, will soon go on sale. The car is slated to compete in the World Touring Car Championship with British drivers. The segment mocks the idea of a high-performance Lada, suggesting the chassis might separate from the body at such high power levels. Keywords: [lada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lada.md), lada vesta, bo anderson, [moscow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moscow.md), touring car championship ### Xeni Jardin and Social Media Design Limitations - **Episode:** [599: Nuclear Tipped](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/599-nuclear-tipped.md) - **Published:** 2014-03-13 - **Time:** 2:50:17–2:55:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/599-nuclear-tipped/chapter/xeni-jardin-and-social-media-design-limitations.md Xeni Jardin of Boing Boing appeared on the News Hour to discuss how social media is changing human interaction. The hosts mock the academic language used to describe these changes, such as "design limitations." The episode concludes with a reminder of the upcoming 600th show on Sunday. Keywords: xeni jardin, [boing boing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boing-boing.md), [news hour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/news-hour.md), [social media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-media.md), design limitations, [show 600](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/show-600.md) ### White House Dog Sunny and President Obama's CNN Interview - **Episode:** [542: Gender Dysphoria](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/542-gender-dysphoria.md) - **Published:** 2013-08-25 - **Time:** 25:48–28:58 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/542-gender-dysphoria/chapter/white-house-dog-sunny-and-president-obama-s-cnn-interview.md President Barack Obama introduced a second Portuguese Water Dog named Sunny during a 45-minute CNN interview. The official narrative suggests the new puppy was acquired to keep the older dog, Bo, company while the Obama children are busy with school. Skeptics joke about the dog's behavior and the timing of the domestic animal news amidst global financial and military tensions. Keywords: [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [cnn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnn.md), sunny, bo, [white house](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-house.md), portuguese water dog ### Neil Heywood Death, Chinese Communist Party Scandal - **Episode:** [401: The War on Chicken](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/401-the-war-on-chicken.md) - **Published:** 2012-04-19 - **Time:** 2:18:09–2:19:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/401-the-war-on-chicken/chapter/neil-heywood-death-chinese-communist-party-scandal.md The mysterious death of British businessman Neil Heywood in Chongqing, China, has sparked a major political scandal involving the wife of Communist Party official Bo Xilai. Reports suggest Heywood was murdered with cyanide after threatening to expose corruption. The UK government has requested a full investigation, though the hosts remain skeptical of the Chinese leadership's cooperation. Keywords: neil heywood, bo xilai, [chongqing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chongqing.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [cyanide](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cyanide.md) ### Dutch Finance Scandal and the Heineken Kidnapper Distraction - **Episode:** [378: Pooper & Blitzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/378-pooper-blitzer.md) - **Published:** 2012-01-29 - **Time:** 2:12:23–2:16:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/378-pooper-blitzer/chapter/dutch-finance-scandal-and-the-heineken-kidnapper-distraction.md In the Netherlands, the release of Freddie Heineken's kidnapper is identified as a "distraction of the week" to cover up a financial scandal. The hosts report that the Dutch government admitted to overpaying for the ABN AMRO bank bailout by billions of euros due to a valuation error, while simultaneously imposing austerity measures on the public. Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [abn amro](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abn-amro.md), freddie heineken, [wouter bos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wouter-bos.md), [distraction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/distraction.md), [bank bailout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bank-bailout.md) ### Iceland Financial Crisis, Joseph Stiglitz Analysis - **Episode:** [199: Elephant In The Room](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/199-elephant-in-the-room.md) - **Published:** 2010-05-13 - **Time:** 53:04–56:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/199-elephant-in-the-room/chapter/iceland-financial-crisis-joseph-stiglitz-analysis.md In his book "Freefall," Nobel Prize winner Joseph Stiglitz details how Iceland's banks lured British and Dutch depositors with high-interest "Ice Saver" accounts. The hosts argue that finance ministers in the UK and Netherlands failed in their regulatory duties, leading to a situation where taxpayers eventually had to front the bill. This event is framed as the beginning of a larger trend of financial control in Europe. Keywords: [iceland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iceland.md), joseph stiglitz, landsbanki, ice saver, [wouter bos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wouter-bos.md) ### Canadian Copyright Law, EU Pressure, and Licensing Extremes - **Episode:** [157: The Democratic Industrial Complex](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/157-the-democratic-industrial-complex.md) - **Published:** 2009-12-16 - **Time:** 3:19–9:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/157-the-democratic-industrial-complex/chapter/canadian-copyright-law-eu-pressure-and-licensing-extremes.md The European Union is reportedly pressuring Canada to adopt restrictive copyright measures that could eliminate fair use and public domain protections. This shift follows a trend started by software entrepreneur Seymour Rubinstein in the 1970s, moving from product ownership to restrictive licensing and end-user license agreements (EULAs). The discussion highlights how terms of service on websites and digital media are becoming increasingly onerous for consumers. Keywords: cory doctorow, [boing boing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boing-boing.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [copyright law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/copyright-law.md), licensing agreements ### Exploding Chewing Gum, TSA Security Predictions - **Episode:** [156: The Science is In Part Two](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/156-the-science-is-in-part-two.md) - **Published:** 2009-12-13 - **Time:** 1:54:57–1:57:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/156-the-science-is-in-part-two/chapter/exploding-chewing-gum-tsa-security-predictions.md A bizarre news story about a Ukrainian student killed by "exploding chewing gum" is discussed. The hosts predict this story will be used as a pretext for TSA agents to force travelers to spit out their gum at airport checkpoints in 2010. Keywords: [ukraine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ukraine.md), [chewing gum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chewing-gum.md), [tsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tsa.md), [airport security](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airport-security.md), [boing boing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boing-boing.md) ### Royal Bank of Scotland and Dutch National Banking - **Episode:** [75: Boeing vs. Airbus - The Flatulence Conspiracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/75-boeing-vs-airbus-the-flatulence-conspiracy.md) - **Published:** 2009-02-26 - **Time:** 1:13:14–1:16:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/75-boeing-vs-airbus-the-flatulence-conspiracy/chapter/royal-bank-of-scotland-and-dutch-national-banking.md The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), despite massive losses and nationalization, won the contract to handle the Dutch government's internal banking transactions. In the Netherlands, Finance Minister Wouter Bos is criticized for downplaying the severity of the financial crisis facing major institutions like ING. The segment notes that the Dutch public is largely unaware of the extent of the economic instability. Keywords: rbs, [royal bank of scotland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/royal-bank-of-scotland.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [ing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ing.md), [wouter bos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wouter-bos.md), [nationalization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nationalization.md) ### Media Sponsorship, McDonald's News Branding - **Episode:** [40: Hydroxy Booster](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/40-hydroxy-booster.md) - **Published:** 2008-07-27 - **Time:** 35:37–37:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/40-hydroxy-booster/chapter/media-sponsorship-mcdonald-s-news-branding.md Local news stations and media outlets are reportedly accepting corporate sponsorships from brands like McDonald's, leading to concerns about editorial independence. The trend of "product placement" in news broadcasts is noted as a response to shrinking media budgets. The conversation touches on the difficulty of securing underwriters for controversial content and the potential for sponsors to influence coverage of topics like genetically modified food. Keywords: [mcdonald's](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mcdonald-s.md), [boing boing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boing-boing.md), [product placement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/product-placement.md), [media ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-ethics.md), [sponsorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sponsorship.md), [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md) ### CCTV Music Videos and the Freedom of Information Act - **Episode:** [30: Authoritarianism](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/30-authoritarianism.md) - **Published:** 2008-05-10 - **Time:** 54:57–56:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/30-authoritarianism/chapter/cctv-music-videos-and-the-freedom-of-information-act.md An innovative music video was created by a band that performed in front of various CCTV cameras across London and Manchester. 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